Extend that MINT!

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Apr 27, 2013 at 8:52 AM

Laura Kurella

QUIP: Nothing beats fresh mint. Its taste, its aroma and its eye appeal as a garnish—in both food and drinks—it’s almost unmatchable! However, the cost of fresh mint in the produce section can be stifling, especially since you never seem to use all the mint in the package, leaving you with wilted and rotting greens that you have no choice but to throw away!Is there a way to make that fresh mint stay fresh longer?

TIP: Yes, you can extend the life of fresh, store-bought mint quickly and easily. First, remove it from the container it came in and snip the ends of each sprig slightly to give it a fresh edge to drink from—just as you do for flowers.

Then place mint in a glass big enough to hold it and fill with just enough water for the mint to soak its legs in. Tent mint with a produce bag and place in refrigerator until use or, leave on a sunny counter, un-tented. The latter will cause the mint to begin producing roots at a rapid pace and thus allow you to plant whatever mint you haven’t a need for using.

Another option is to simply leave it on your window sill and change the water weekly to keep fresh until all the mint is used.

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